China, UK pledge to jointly address climate change

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China, UK pledge to jointly address climate change

2025-03-18 20:50 Last Updated At：22:57

Chinese Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang met with Ed Miliband, UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, in Beijing on Monday. The two sides agreed to enhance cooperation in jointly addressing climate change.

Ding, also a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, said developing stable and mutually beneficial relations between China and the UK serves the common interests of the two peoples, facilitates global economic growth, and promotes joint efforts to address global challenges. 　

China is ready to work with the UK to earnestly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, consolidate the momentum for improvement and development of bilateral ties, deepen cooperation in areas such as financial services, trade and investment, and low-carbon development, and jointly address climate change to better benefit the people of both countries and the rest of the world, Ding added. 　　

Miliband said the UK government sincerely hopes to enhance engagement with China, is committed to developing a long-term and constructive bilateral relationship, and stands ready to strengthen cooperation with China on energy security and addressing climate change.

6.6-magnitude quake hits waters off Taiwan: CENC

A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck the waters off Yilan County, Taiwan, at 23:05 Saturday (Beijing Time), according to the China Earthquake Networks Center (CENC).

The epicenter was monitored at 24.67 degrees north latitude and 122.06 degrees east longitude. The earthquake struck at a depth of 60 km, the center said.

The quake was felt across Taiwan, with buildings shaking noticeably. No reports of casualties or property damage have been released so far.

A China Media Group (CMG) reporter in Taipei reported feeling strong tremors when the quake struck. Lights inside his room swayed violently, while doors and windows rattled during the shaking. He later moved to a shelter.

As of midnight Sunday, rail services in parts of Taiwan were slowed or suspended as a precaution. No abnormalities have been reported at the island’s three nuclear power plants.

Fire departments said they received two reports of people trapped due to the earthquake and had dispatched rescue teams.

In Yilan County, the area closest to the epicenter, local authorities issued alerts warning of possible aftershocks and urged residents to evacuate immediately if they found structural damage to their homes.